Part-time Seasonal Summer Camp Positions - Community Services

Class Summary

These positions are for camps operating in Buford and Lawrenceville at Bill Atkinson Animal Welfare Center, Gwinnett Environmental and Heritage Center, and Gwinnett Community Resources Center on Suwanee Avenue.

• Camp Directors: $19.00 - $21.00/hour
• Inclusion Counselors: $17.00 - $19.00/hour
• Camp Counselors: $16.00 - $17.00/hour

Camp Directors, Inclusion Counselors, and Camp Counselors are responsible for orienting, monitoring, and leading children through the day-to-day operations of summer camp, including the setup and cleanup of equipment and supplies for camp activities. Candidates must have strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills, must be comfortable working outdoors, be effective communicators with children and adults, and be able to transition groups of children effectively.

Camp staff are required to enforce rules and regulations, ensure attendance and camp records are completed, provide first aid as needed, maintain equipment and inventory, and report/manage discipline problems, accidents, and other incidents.

Please note that there will be several days of MANDATORY training required of staff during the month of May 2026. These dates will be shared at time of interview.

• Communicating all issues with the Camp Director and Program Supervisor
• Helping to develop and implement lesson plans
• Leading children through the day-to-day operation of camp, including set up and clean‑up of equipment and supplies for camp activities
• Leading various activities, games, and crafts for campers
• Maintaining equipment and inventory

• Communicating all issues and concerns to the Program Supervisor
• Interacting with parents and completing paperwork, including weekly reports
• Leading children through the day-to-day operation of camp, including set up and clean‑up of equipment and supplies for camp activities
• Maintaining confidentiality of parents, children, and staff
• Maintaining equipment and inventory
• Orienting, monitoring, and leading children in various activities
• Supervising and leading various activities, games, and crafts for campers
• Working directly with campers who have physical and/or cognitive disabilities

• Communicating all issues and concerns with Program Supervisor
• Developing and implementing camp curriculum
• Leading children and counselors through the day-to-day operation of camp, including set up and clean‑up of equipment and supplies for camp activities
• Monitoring camp staff attendance and work hours and completing and submitting time sheets
• Orienting, monitoring, and leading children in various activities
• Participating in staff and program evaluation
• Supervising and leading various activities, games, and crafts for campers
• Supervising camp staff, interacting with parents, and completing paperwork, including weekly reports

• This job requires fingerprinting: candidates must undergo a comprehensive background check and obtain a satisfactory determination from the Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning (DECAL).

The Grade for this position is 97. Pay rate will be dependent on education and experience.

• Must be at least 16 years old
• CPR and First Aid certification is required before the first day of camp
• Previous experience working in a day camp setting or teaching children is preferred

• Must be at least 18 years old
• Must possess a valid Georgia driver's license
• CPR and First Aid certification is required before the first day of camp
• Previous experience working in a day camp setting or teaching children with special needs, or college coursework in special education or related fields
• Previous experience working in a day camp setting or teaching children is preferred
• Ability to determine accommodations and communicate adjustments with other camp staff

• Must be at least 18 years old
• Must possess a valid Georgia driver's license
• CPR and First Aid certification is required before the first day of camp
• Previous experience working in a day camp…